---
product_id: 3646262
title: "A Poor Excuse for a Dragon (Step into Reading)"
price: "NZ$17"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3646262-a-poor-excuse-for-a-dragon-step-into-reading
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# A Poor Excuse for a Dragon (Step into Reading)

**Price:** NZ$17
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** A Poor Excuse for a Dragon (Step into Reading)
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

desertcart.com: A Poor Excuse for a Dragon (Step into Reading): 9780375868672: Hayes, Geoffrey: Books

Review: Recommend - Good book for children
Review: Fun to Read! - My six year old grandson is really starting to read, but we have trouble finding engaging books that he wants to re-read. This one was a complete hit! Really cute story with lovely illustrations. I would purchase again!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,979 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #71 in Children's Intermediate Readers #216 in Children's Dragon, Unicorn & Mythical Creatures Stories #504 in Children's Beginner Readers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,441) |
| Dimensions  | 6.06 x 0.15 x 9.06 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | 2 - 4 |
| ISBN-10  | 0375868674 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0375868672 |
| Item Weight  | 3.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Step into Reading |
| Print length  | 48 pages |
| Publication date  | August 23, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Reading age  | 4 - 8 years, from customers |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommend
*by A***G on December 7, 2025*

Good book for children

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun to Read!
*by G***K on December 27, 2019*

My six year old grandson is really starting to read, but we have trouble finding engaging books that he wants to re-read. This one was a complete hit! Really cute story with lovely illustrations. I would purchase again!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reading level
*by D***C on August 10, 2025*

My daughter dislikes reading books so I got many of this level and they are quick for her to read.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-04-27*